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FDA Announces Recall from Zoll Circulation
Zoll has announced a recall of its Model 200 Autopulse NXT Platform due to a failure code which indicates an error in compression depth....
Rick
Jun 231 min read
FDA Recall of certain Monoject Syringes
Cardinal Health has announced a recall of certain sizes of their Monoject leur-lock syringes. in concert with the FDA, they have issued a...
Rick
Feb 3, 20241 min read


Wet or Dry?
A comparison between wet and dry central vacuum systems.
Rick
Sep 2, 20226 min read


FDA to Study Accuracy of Pulse Oximeters
Latest FDA safety communication on the use of pulse oximeters.
Rick
Jun 28, 20221 min read


FDA Recall
Urgent FDA recall for those administering anesthesia.
Rick
Jun 24, 20221 min read


The Right Tool for the Job-Surgical Handpieces
I’ve posted many times about the importance of the having the correct tool for repairs, but it’s just as important in performing...
Rick
Jun 7, 20221 min read


Vacuum Traps
Checking your vacuum trap may not be as simple as you think.
Rick
May 19, 20221 min read


The Purge Valve
An oft-overlooked and misunderstood valve, the purge exists to flush all of your handpiece water lines at once.
Rick
May 3, 20221 min read


Why You Should Use Barriers When You Can
In a previous post I mentioned the importance of minimizing disinfectant build-up on your equipment (https://www.dental-techguru.com/post...
Rick
Mar 29, 20221 min read


Staff Communications
The importance of recognizing good behavior and how to do so.
Rick
Jan 25, 20222 min read


FDA Alert of Dental Complications
FDA alert concerning use of buprenorphine.
Rick
Jan 18, 20221 min read


Improve Staff Performance Through Communications
Good communications can improve staff performance but can also help you avoid unemployment claims.
Rick
Jan 16, 20224 min read


Extend Equipment Life with Routine Maintenance
Listing by frequency of routine tasks that should be done daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually.
Rick
Jan 4, 20224 min read


Hiring Fundamentals
The final steps in the hiring process including basic background checks.
Rick
Dec 28, 20213 min read


Rapid Sterilization
Why all autoclaves are mostly created equal.
Rick
Nov 15, 20212 min read


Lack of Vac?
More details of things that can go wrong with or near the central vacuum user. Part 3 of the series on vacuum issues.
Rick
Nov 14, 20214 min read


Let Your Autoclave Breathe
The importance of that unknown component, the autoclave bellows.
Rick
Nov 9, 20212 min read


How to Treat a Patient You Can't Get into Your Chair
Everyone knows with scheduling, dental phobia, and a host of other concerns how hard it can be to get patients into your office, let alone the chair. But what about patients with physical limitations or conditions that prevent them from getting into your chair? What of patients who exceed the limits of your equipment? Most patient chairs can be adjusted to accommodate many of these patients as well.
Rick
Nov 2, 20213 min read
Lidocain HCL Topical 4% Recall-Again
Drug Recall
Rick
Oct 13, 20211 min read
FDA Recall of Monoject Saline Syringes
Recall of Saline Syringes
Rick
Aug 31, 20211 min read
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